Frameshifts with Benjamin Arya

Neurons are fundamental to biological systems and critical to human function. Can we teach neurons to perform computational intelligence tasks? Will our human abilities be enhanced in the near future? Tune in to discover how Hon Weng Chong, Founder of Cortical Labs, went from medical doctor to biotech entrepreneur building DishBrain, the $10 million innovation that fuses brain cells with computers...

We've been through the years of COVID19 and the debates about the safety and efficacy of medicines and vaccines. There is no doubt that biotech companies like Pfizer, Bayer and CSL have shaped our world. Join us as we speak to Andrew Nash, Chief Scientific Officer of CSL Limited, Australia’s largest biotech company. Together we explore what led him to dedicate his life to science, and why he belie...

Decades before technologies like ChatGPT and LLMs gained widespread attention, Eduard Hovy decided to undertake a PhD in AI and Computer Science at Yale University. More than just 40,000 lines of code… what if he could build something that could resemble a form of intelligence? Join us in conversation with Prof Eduard Hovy, the Executive Director of Melbourne Connect and Professor at the Universit...

Do you trust the government? Have you ever questioned your influence on decision-making, or wondered how to make your voice heard more? Eddie Kowalski, researcher and founder of OurVoice, asked the same questions and is now at the forefront of redefining the landscape of democracy. In this episode, Eddie reveals the challenges of elevating political and civic engagement, and how he believes techno...